ilk

noun

ˈilk How to pronounce ilk (audio)
Definition of ilknext
as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common we're looking for chestnuts and other items of that ilk for our autumn decorations

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Recent Examples of ilk Miller and his ilk are seeking to rewrite history to justify their vision of the future of America. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Other movies of its ilk might lean more realistic, but Coppola's vision is absolutely sublime. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Chilling and highly entertaining in equal measure, Weapons is a step above modern horror movies of its ilk thanks to its sharp script and one scene-stealing performance that's best left unspoiled. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Olivia Rodrigo is a student of Love and her ilk who has been riding high off the one-two punch of 2021’s Sour and 2023’s Guts, chart-toppers dually indebted to modern pop and ’90s grunge. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ilk
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  1. kind
  2. sort
  3. stripe
  4. genre
  5. breed
  6. variety
Noun
  • Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • Lands’ statement gave no indication of how park officials concluded the liner was cut using a knife of some kind.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of kind
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  • To be sure, some economists said the June numbers seem out of sort.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • He is not allowed to access weapons of any sort or contact the remaining victim.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sort
Noun
  • Consumers can expect new washes, cuffed hems, rich dark rinses, tonal stripe details, slub fabrications and additional silhouettes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Bubblegum pink cat-eye polish looks surprisingly understated with a matte top coat and glossy vertical stripes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of stripe
Noun
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of genre
Noun
  • Buying a first home has never been harder Are first-time home buyers a vanishing breed?
    — Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Just as the resumption of the age-old war with Indian also improves the breed.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • The principal grape varieties in this region are Plavac Mali (red) and Pošip (white).
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of variety

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